Call (Lawrence County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Call ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Call. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Aaron Dale Allston (Author)
- He was born in Corsicana (TX) on December 8, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 27, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Dale Allston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Oakwood Cemetery
Buddy Baker (Composer)
- Born: Norman Dale Baker
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on January 4, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on July 26, 2002 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Kate 'Ma' Barker (Crime figure)
- Born: Arizona Clark
- She was born in Ash Grove (MO) on October 8, 1873 (a Wednesday) and died in Ocklawaha (FL) on January 16, 1935 (a Wednesday).
- Ash Grove is located in Greene County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Ocklawaha is located in Marion County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate 'Ma' Barker<1>
Lloyd William Barker (Crime figure)
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on March 16, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Westminster (CO) on March 18, 1949 (a Friday).
- Aurora is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Call. Both communities are located in Lawrence County.
- Westminster is located in Adams County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd William Barker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Elmwood Cemetery
Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard (Singer)
- She was born in Springfield (MO) on August 3, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MO) on May 6, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Maple Park Cemetery
William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr. (Actor, director)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on April 28, 1884 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1950 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Valhalla Memorial Park
Vito Genovese (Crime figure)
- He was born in Roccaraionola (Italy) on November 21, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 14, 1969 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vito Genovese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to St. John RC Cemetery
Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on June 24, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on May 28, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west of Call. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Mt. Hope Cemetery
John Gotti (Crime figure)
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 27, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on June 10, 2002 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gotti<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to St. John RC Cemetery
Karl Hackett (Actor)
- Born: Carl Ellsworth Germain
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on September 5, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 24, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karl Hackett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Herman W. Keiser (Professional golf)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on October 7, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Akron (OH) on December 24, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman W. Keiser<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Lakewood Cemetery
Frederick 'Freddy' Leach (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on November 23, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Hagerman (ID) on December 10, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Hagerman is located in Gooding County, Idaho.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Hagerman Cemetery, which is located in Gooding County, Idaho.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick 'Freddy' Leach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hagerman Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hagerman Cemetery (ID) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Hagerman Cemetery
John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Durham (AR) on August 23, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Springfield (MO) on September 24, 1977 (a Saturday).
- Durham is located in Washington County, Arkansas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Call. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rivermonte Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rivermonte Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Rivermonte Memorial Gardens
James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on May 7, 1923 (a Monday) and died in East Hampton (NY) on December 12, 2016 (a Monday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- East Hampton is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Maple Park Cemetery
William Mims (Actor)
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on January 15, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on April 9, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Mims<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Nixa (MO) on April 4, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Mount Vernon (MO) on July 13, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Nixa is located in Christian County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Mount Vernon is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Call. Both communities are located in Lawrence County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen<1>
Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV host)
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Park Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Call. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Park Cemetery
Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico (Crime figure)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on December 6, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MO) on September 15, 1989 (a Friday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Green - Wood Cemetery
Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on October 20, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Aurora is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Call. Both communities are located in Lawrence County.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Phillips<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Clear Creek Cemetery
Dottie Rambo (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Joyce Reba Luttrell
- She was born in Madisonville (KY) on March 2, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Mount Vernon (MO) on May 11, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Madisonville is located in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
- Mount Vernon is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Call. Both communities are located in Lawrence County.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dottie Rambo<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno (Crime figure)
- He was born in Harlem (NY) on August 15, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Springfield (MO) on July 27, 1992 (a Monday).
- Harlem is located in New York County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Call (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at St. Raymond's Cemetery (New), which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Raymond's Cemetery (New)
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Raymond's Cemetery (New) (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Call to St. Raymond's Cemetery (New)

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.